6 month FTC maternity cover - Director, Employee Relations - Capital Markets & Functions (London)

6 month FTC maternity cover - Director, Employee Relations - Capital Markets & Functions (London)

Royal Bank of Canada London, United Kingdom

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director, Employee Relations - Capital Markets (CM) & Functions role is focused on the CM business and the Functions within RBC across the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe. The role has primary accountability for managing workplace risk and employee relations matters within these business lines.

This is a maternity cover role commencing in late August/September 2025.

The responsibilities include managing disciplinary, grievance, and whistleblowing investigations and processes, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and employment legislation.

The role reports to the Head of Employee Relations for UK, Europe, and APAC and involves people management duties.

What will you do?

1. Employee Conduct & Risk Culture
   • Lead management of employee investigations, including disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, and other Respectful Workplace/Code of Conduct matters.
   • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and stakeholders to manage workplace issues effectively.
   • Monitor regulatory developments and report trends through data analytics.
2. Advice and Guidance on ER Issues
   • Provide guidance to managers and leaders on workplace issues, performance management, attendance, and Respectful Workplace matters.
   • Advise on restructuring, change management, onboarding, and offboarding.
3. Conduct Monitoring and Reporting
   • Manage HR/ER processes to monitor employee conduct and identify misconduct trends.
   • Analyze misconduct data to report insights and root causes to prevent future issues.
4. People Leadership
   • Support employee development and foster a high-performance culture.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations within Financial Services or employment law.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in conducting or managing workplace investigations.
• Ability to align risk management with business and HR strategy.
• Relationship management skills with senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaboration skills to engage others towards shared goals.

Strong preference:

• Qualified lawyer or extensive Employee Relations experience.
• Experience in legal departments or Employee Relations teams.

What is in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, leadership support, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative work environment. Flexible working options are fully supported.

Agency Notice: RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to employees or other locations unless through prior agreement.

Job Skills: Employee and Labor Relations, HR Trends, HR Legal, Policies, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, etc.

Additional Details:

• Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON
• City: London
• Country: United Kingdom
• Work hours/week: 35
• Employment Type: Full time, Contract (Fixed Term)
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-04-23
• Application Deadline: 2025-05-07

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the deadline.

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